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The Paris Agriculture Fair opened without cows for the first time due to a lumpy skin disease outbreak, amidst criticism of the government's handling of the crisis.

France's minority government faces pressure from farmer protests and two motions of no confidence ahead of the signing of the Mercosur agreement, which is perceived as a humiliation.

French farmers protested in Paris for the second time in a week against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, claiming it threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition.

French farmers brought their tractors to the streets of Paris for the second time in a week to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which they claim threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition from cheaper South American imports.

The farmers' coordination committee from Thessaly is meeting to discuss their proposed representation as they plan a potential meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis in Athens, though their participation remains uncertain.

EU states have given the green light for the free trade agreement with South American Mercosur countries despite ongoing farmer protests, with Germany expressing joy and France showing dissatisfaction.

The Rural Coordination, leading protests in Paris, is opposing the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the management of the dermatitis epidemic.

Greek officials, including Chrysochoidis, criticize farmers for their road blockades, labeling their actions as illegal and a social disturbance.